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Back on track: Cyclone set to spin again in Coney Island after safety repairs

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Sep. 7, 2024 By Robert Pozarycki, Adam Daly & Ben Brachfeld The Cyclone is set to spin again in Coney Island. Luna Park, which operates the iconic Brooklyn rollercoaster, announced the ride will reopen this morning, Sept. 7, at 11 a.m. after being closed for the last two weeks for maintenance. The Cyclone abruptly…

Goals on hold: Brooklyn FC pro-soccer league postpones home opener amid turf concerns

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Aug. 29, 2024 By Jada Camille Pitch perfect? Not quite.  Brooklyn’s new pro-soccer league is postponing its first home match after finding “deficiencies” in the turf. While installing the turf at Maimonides Park, the league and the Brooklyn Football Club (Brooklyn FC) decided the space wasn’t up to their standard, rendering the field surface…

Coney Island Prep to host Back-to-School Fair with free supplies, haircuts and more

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Aug. 21, 2024 By Jada Camille Coney Island Prep is teaming up with The Alliance for Coney Island to ease the stress of back-to-school planning with a free community fair on Aug. 24. Families with students in Pre-K through 8th grade can head to Kaiser Park for free perks and activities before kiddos return…

Sand-sational skills take over Coney Island during annual sand sculpting contest

Brooklynites of all ages came to enjoy the annual sand sculpting competition in Coney Island.

Aug. 20, 2024 By Jada Camille Coney Island’s iconic beach turned into a canvas of creativity on Aug. 17, as artists and enthusiasts from across the region gathered for the 32nd annual sand sculpting contest. Talented sculptors from across the region showed up on Saturday to showcase their creativity and skills, transforming the soft…

Brooklyn Cyclones’ ‘Bark in the Park’ scores big with furry fans

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Jul. 29, 2024 By Annie MacKeigan

Peanuts, Cracker Jack, and hot dogs: What more could you ask for at a Brooklyn Cyclones game? For some fans, the answer is their dog. The team’s annual “Bark in the Park” night at Maimonides Park offers a special ticket package for dog owners and their four-legged friends.